The presentation will provide an overview of common concerns about medication, including drug disposal, vaccine confidence, and ambulatory pharmacy. More specifically, the talk will include a discussion of safe disposal practices for unused and expired medications, including how and where to dispose of medications on Martha’s Vineyard. The MVH Pharmacy team will also address general concerns about vaccines and share information on benefits and risks, including considerations for patients diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome. In addition, the team will share details of a new program being developed by the MVH Pharmacy, in partnership with MVH Internal Medicine providers, focusing on medication therapy management.
David T. Caron Jr., R.Ph., PharmD, is Vice President of Diagnostic and Therapeutics for Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. He received his pharmacy degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and completed his doctoral degree at the University of Kentucky in 1992. He has held national leadership positions within the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and regional roles within Cardinal Health. Caron began his tenure at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in November of 1998, and previously served as both Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.
Valci Carvalho is the Director of Pharmacy at Martha's Vineyard Hospital. A passionate healthcare leader dedicated to serving his community, he leverages his expertise to support the delivery of exceptional patient care. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He has served at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital for 11 years.
For more information, interested patrons can contact the library at vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org or (508) 696-4211.
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